PASR State Convention Report

FROM: JOANN HEIMER

TO: All CCPASR MEMBERS

Report from PASR State Convention

October 10-12, 2011 King of Prussia, PA

Recently Carol Rocco & I attended the PASR State Convention held in King of Prussia from October 10-12. The absence of Pres. Dr. John Nye was felt. Pres-Elect Dr. Stephen Vak presided (will take office in Jan., 2012)

Richard Rowland - Exec. Director gave this report

-“Members fought hard to secure passage of the pension reform legislation passed in Nov. and signed into law by Gov. Rendell in Dec., 2010. While legislators failed to include the COLA we advocated, the new law does include everything PASR advocated to correct the retirement systems’ funding problems and reduce costs to PA’s taxpayers.”

-Announced the addition of Director of Communication Kimberly Taylor Carmo – an excellent job of redesigning the content & appearance of print publications & the PASR Website (www.pasr.org). It is planned that this website will be a “one stop-shopping” site for not only renewing both state and local memberships, but a resource of links for everything of importance to retirees. I recently took the time to look around the PASR Website and found many things of interest. I encourage you to check it out! During an Enrichment Seminar, Ms. Taylor Carmo showed our Clinton County PASR Website and commended us for our work. I spoke up to say that Clinton County was represented at the session but not the man who is primarily for our site, Rich Wykoff.

It is at the state level that administrative staff and elected officers direct the activities of PASR on a daily basis. It is at this level that policies are established to guide and direct the activities of the region and chapter levels. And it is from our headquarters in Mechanicsburg that significant support and assistance is given to our chapters and regions to help us better meet the needs of you, the PASR members. Locally, we are often unaware of this support. As an example, the State disbursed $14,000 in rewards to local chapters for completed activities from July 2010 to June 2011. Our chapter received $275. For 2011-2012, there are 21 activities that fall under five areas: Service to others, Social Opportunities for Members, Information to Members/Nonmembers, Economic Benefits for Members, Growing and Strengthen OUR Association. We can earn up to $625 by accomplishing all 21 activities – our goal is to accomplish as many as possible. .

We also received $268 for the work of our Social Services Memorial Honor Fund Committee. Carol Rocco will tell you about that.

PASR’s Mission – “To serve others in need and help one another enjoy retirement”

Each of our committees uses the Mission Statement and the chapter goals and activities, determined at the state level, to guide our projects throughout the year. We hope that you will volunteer with us to participate in our many activities. (Ask committees to stand).

If you are unsure about working on a year-round committee, 2012 offers a special opportunity, PASR’S 75^th Birthday Celebration. The state committee has developed a long list of ideas to facilitate our local “PASR Birthday Party”. We encourage you to become involved with our celebration by joining our planning committee.

RECREO Opportunities 2011-2012

PASR Up-Coming RECREO Opportunities 2011-2012

Lou Bernard Guided Walk in Nov.

- Lou Bernard of the Clinton County Historical Society will lead a weekday morning walk to perhaps the Saint Mary’s Cemetery, the Lock Haven Historic District, or the Hill Section. Date, time & location TBD

Heritage Day at Priestley House - Nov 6

Joseph Priestly was an 18^th Century English theologian, political philosopher and scientist who is usually credited with the discovery of oxygen. He spent the last 10 years of his life on Northumberland, PA where his home is now a museum. Guests may tour the mansion at their own pace, talk with costumed interpreters about the Priestley family at home and join Dr. Priestley in his laboratory for chemistry demonstrations. www.josephpriestleyhouse.org

Gettysburg Battlefield Loop Hike – Saturday, November 12 

- Nine miles - Moderate. Join a local Sierra Club to hike the Billy Yank Trail, a loop that begins on Cemetery Ridge and passes through the locales of most of the major encounters including the Wheatfields, Devils Den, Little Round Top, and Picketts Charge before finishing back at Cemetery Ridge. A scenic hike through history. We would car pool to Gettysburg.

Susquehanna Heartland Wine Trail - Wednesday, Nov. 16

Come along as we spend the day touring vineyards and wineries in the Susquehanna Valley.

Gabriel’s Restaurant, New Berlin, PA (just below Lewisburg) Wed., Nov. 30

The Inn at New Berlin - Fine Dining at their Award-winning restaurant, entrees priced $19-32.

A Food Lover’s Tour of Boston, MA– May 21-24, 2012

Travel with the state PASR group for guided tours of such highlights as the Mark Twain House, sites of Boston, MA., Harvard Yard at Harvard University, Sam Adams Brewery, Boston's North End Italian market, Culinary Tour of Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island with a Culinary demonstration. This 4-day, 3-night excursion, chock full of guided tours and also time to wander, includes bus transportation, lodging, 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners and all taxes and tips. Prices range from $566 (Quad), $652 (Double) to $844 (Single).

Cruising Burgundy & Provence to the Cote D’Azur 

River Cruise Tour – 13 days from $3895 – Oct. 15, 2012 – Sponsored by the Berks County PASR

Heimer-led group tour – summer, 2013 

In January, 2012, I will begin planning next adult group tour to Europe. Where would YOU like to travel in Europe?

Contact Joanne Heimer at 753-3699 or jheimer@comcast.net for greater details, to facilitate arrangements if you plan to attend an event, OR to request future day-trips.

RECREO Elk Watch and Wine Tour

Elk Watch and Wine Tour – Friday, June 17

Come Elk watching with us! We're headed to Benezette, Elk County area to do some Elk watching! We'll check out the new Elk Country Visitor's Center, spending time there seeing an excellent movie and all there is to learn about elk and other wildlife and recreation in the region. We’ll travel to several elk viewing areas, then make a pit stop for lunch (dutch treat) before heading to nearby Elk Mountain Winery where we’ll do a bit of wine tasting and shopping before heading home. If you're interested in the elk, this is a great way to get educated and to see these animals up close. Meet at the Save-a-Lot parking lot on Walnut Street, LH at 9:30 AM to carpool. Cost is several $ for the film at the Visitor Center, lunch at your own cost and sharing in the cost of gas.

As always, feel free to bring friends. When you plan to attend, you should contact Joanne Heimer at 753-3699 or jheimer@comcast.net to facilitate arrangements.

RECREO Boalsburg Trip

Come join PASR RECREO as we travel to Boalsburg

Saturday, May 28

During Memorial Day Weekend, we’ll travel back in time to WWII. However, we’ll begin our trip with lunch at either the Elk Creek Café in Millheim or Duffy’s Tavern in Boalsburg. After lunch, we’ll watch a small squad tactical demonstration and have time in the PA Military Museum (we’ll need at least 10 people for a guided group tour). Then at 3:00, The Andrews Sisters will sing and dance to all the tunes of the era! Meet at the Save-a-Lot parking lot on Walnut Street, LH at 10:30 AM to carpool. We will return by 5 PM. Cost is $6 for the Military Museum (+ $8 for a guided tour), lunch at your own cost and sharing in the cost of gas.

When you plan to attend, you should contact Joanne Heimer at 753-3699 or jheimer@comcast.net to facilitate arrangements.

BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS PICNIC

Donna Yost spoke with the newly appointed BBBS Program Coordinator, Jovana DeSalvo. Jovana would like to plan a picnic activity with PASR. Here are some possible dates to consider: July 9, or 25. We will need a small number of volunteers for whatever date is chosen. Jovana and the BB/BS will plan a nature scavenger hunt at Bald Eagle Park and our group would supply the picnic food and drink. Details will be posted when finalized. However, we do need some idea of how many members will be committed to help.

Anyone interested in helping with time or donations for this event should contact Donna Yost: 748- 5824 or e-mail sy1dy2@yahoo.com

PASR LUNCHEON INVITATION

PASR

Clinton County Chapter

May 1, 2011

The Clinton County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR) Spring Luncheon will be held at the Red Eye Center in Flemington on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 12:00 noon. A business meeting will be held at 11:00. Come and hear about what is happening in our local chapter.

Turkey, filling, mashed potatoes, vegetables, cole slaw, ice cream and beverages will be served.

Our program will include the announcement of our 2011 scholarship winners. We will also hear from our 2010 scholarship winners. Our guest speaker will be John Nye, the president of the state PASR. John, a Lock Haven native, will tell us all about PASR happenings at the state level.

Please fill out your volunteer hours form. Send an e-mail with your totals to Phyllis Grenoble at phyllis1@chilitech.net. Or you may call Phyllis at 570-398-1313. Remember to include in your volunteer hours, time spent in caring for family members and others.

Erla Mae Fredericks will have 2011 Millbrook tickets available for anyone who would like to purchase them.

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LUNCHEON RESERVATION

Name _________________________Guest’s Name (if applicable) ________________

Number of Reservations _________ Luncheon Tickets $11.00 per person

Please list your phone number/s ____________________________________________

Members who have received this information via e-mail have a choice as to how to register and pay for the luncheon and your dues.

1. You may print and fill out the form on this page. Mail forms and payment for the luncheon and payment for your dues to Carolyn Burrows, 116 Beverly Drive, Beech Creek, PA 16822 by May 19, 2011. Make check for luncheon and/or dues payable to PASR.

You may write out only one check to pay for the luncheon, local and state dues.

2. You may call Carolyn at 570-962-3286 to register and then pay for the luncheon at the door.
3. You may e-mail Carolyn at wesley_burrows@comcast.net to register and pay for the luncheon at the door.

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Annual Dues Information

Dues for 2011-2012 should be paid at this time. State dues are $45.00 and local dues are $10.00. Members who have received this information via e-mail have a choice as to how to pay.

Both state and local dues should be paid locally so that Fran has an accurate record of your payments.

1. Before May 19, 2011, you may send your dues payment to Carolyn Burrows. (See address above.)
2. After May 19, 2011, you may print and fill out the form below. Mail form and payment for your dues to Fran Kramer at 48 Church St. Lock Haven, PA 17745.

Make check for dues payable to PASR.

3. You may pay for your dues when you come to the luncheon

Name ____________________________________________ State dues ___________

Address __________________________________________ Local dues ___________

___________________________________________ TOTAL (dues) _______

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS

Phyllis Grenoble, recipient of the state level John J. Dillon PASR Service Award accompanied by Clinton County Chapter President Bill Kraus

Jo Anne Hoberman is accompanied by Clinton County President Bill Kraus and Phyllis Grenoble, chairperson of Community Service Committee receiving the Clinton County Chapter of PASR “John Barry Volunteer of the Year” award. Jo Anne serves on the Advisory Board of the Clinton County Community Dental Clinic in Lock Haven, and has worked at the clinic as a volunteer during its first year of operation.

Educational Support Committee

Recipients of the Lauretta Woodson awards with KCSD’s Director of Special Education and Chairperson of Educational Support Committee.

Left to right: Judith Petruzzi, Director of KCSD Special Education, recipient Diane Day, Life Skills Teacher at CMMS, recipient Donna Hardy, para educator at KCSD Heart Academy, Donna Yost, Chairperson of Educational Support Committee

PASR NEWSLETTER MAY 2011

CLINTON COUNTY

May 1, 2011

NOTES FROM PRESIDENT BILL KRAUS

I hope this newsletter finds you in good health and good humor. A lot is happening in our local PASR chapter. Please “Read all about it!” in this edition of our latest newsletter.

The annual PASR Spring Luncheon will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at the Red Eye in Flemington. Our program brings the president of our state PASR organization back home. John Nye is a Lock Haven native who probably attended high school with a number of you. John is excited to return and excited to tell us all about what the state PASR organization is doing to serve us. Please come and welcome John back to Clinton County.

We have never been able to finish our business meetings by noon, so we are going to initiate a new schedule. The doors of the Red Eye will be open at 10:30. You are welcome to come little early, pick up some coffee, tea, or water, and spend a little time chatting with friends. The business meeting will begin at 11:00. We plan to serve lunch promptly at 12:00 noon.

As you well know, budgets are tight everywhere and the budget for our frugal Clinton County PASR is no exception, unfortunately. In the past two years the Clinton County Chapter of PASR has been able to sponsor a total of three “Hometown Heroes” banners. We are hoping to sponsor another banner this year. The cost is $200. We will be accepting any and all contributions for this project. If you would like to help PASR sponsor a “Hometown Heroes” banner, please see Norma Miller at the banquet.

It is dues time! You may send your dues in the pre-addressed envelope included with your newsletter or pay at the luncheon. It’s also time to turn in your Volunteer Hours. There are three ways in which members can turn in their hours. Tally your hours in the five categories and e-mail your totals to Phyllis Grenoble at Phyllis@chilitech.net or call Phyllis Grenoble with your totals at 570-398-1313. Fill out the Volunteer Hours survey form included with your newsletter. Return the survey in the pre-addressed envelope or give your completed survey to Phyllis Grenoble at the luncheon.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Treasurer-Frances Kramer

Please send your 2011-2012 dues payment ($10 local and $45 state) with your luncheon registration to Carolyn Burrows. If you are NOT attending the luncheon, send your dues to me at 48 Church Street, Lock Haven, and PA 17745. Membership cards will be issued this year and will be available at the luncheon for those attending. Those NOT attending send a stamped self-addressed envelope to me.

Recreo-Joanne Heimer

In March, many members enjoyed excursions to the Joseph Priestly Mansion, a tour of the Bald Eagle Nature Inn, and the Planetarium show for Astronomical Friday. Thanks to all who joined us for those opportunities!

Soon, we’re hoping to schedule a bicycle ride/stroll on the Pine Creek Rail Trail, with lunch at the Waterville Hotel. This is dependent on the weather, so we’ll send out an email notice, but if you are very interested and would like a phone call, call Joanne Heimer at 753-3699 to let me know and I’ll be sure to call you with the date.

Mark your calendars for these up-coming dates:

There are two possible dates to travel to Elk County. Seeing these creatures so close is truly AMAZING! You could join Rock, River and Trail for a Mother’s Day Sunday, May 8 - WAPITI AND WINE TOUR! This excursion includes a fun, full-day adventure to the Benezette area for Wapiti (elk) viewing and a tour and tasting at Elk Mountain Winery. The cost is $25 per person. Call RR&T for reservations at 748-1818 now as these trips fill up fast. OR come Elk watching with a PASR group on Friday, June 17. If you haven’t yet traveled to Elk County, this is an experience you won’t want to miss! Contact Joanne Heimer for full details.

For Memorial Day weekend, we’ll travel to Boalsburg on Saturday, May 28 for the WW II Revisited Living History Bivouac. This will include lunch in Boalsburg, a small squad tactical demonstration and a singing and dancing Tribute to the Andrews Sisters! Let’s travel back in time together! If you do NOT receive email notices and are interested in something in particular, please call 753-3699 to let me know to phone you with specific details. As always, feel free to bring friends. We will send email reminders to those members on our email list as well as placing information in the LH Express. When you plan to attend, you should contact Joanne Heimer at 753-3699 or jheimer@comcast.net to facilitate arrangements.

Retirement Report-Norma Miller Keystone Central School District has 26 employees who have retired or will retire at the end of the school year. We had a wine and cheese get-together on May 2nd at the Ross Library. We will also be looking forward to their joining us at the first day of school picnic.

Education Support and Community Service Volunteers Report
Phyllis Grenoble/Donna Yost

It is time once again to update all members on the activities that have occurred since last fall.

Congratulations on a job well done! Our total volunteer hours recorded for the past year totaled 32,686. Every hour that is given helping others is a most valuable contribution to our community and public schools. It is so important to report all of your hours and many activities count. Include all of the volunteering that is done, caring for family members or friends, babysitting grandchildren or walking the neighbor's dog. It is all valued and it all counts! Those who participate in the SMILES program need to count the hours they spend mentoring, tutoring and assisting classroom teachers. It is much appreciated.

PLEASE REMEMBER to fill out the volunteer form and return it with your luncheon invitation: or ( e-mail to phyllis1@chilitech.net ) the report may also be phoned into (570) 398-1313. Use one of these three easy options. When e-mailing reported hours, you will receive a confirmation notice. If a notice does not appear consider your report not received and try again.

Once again our local chapter has participated in public education enrichment endeavors. We have done so by applauding the positive accomplishments by the outstanding faculty and staff members that are employed within KCSD. The Lauretta Woodson awards were presented to recognize Diane Day, Life Skills teacher at Central Mountain Middle School and Donna Hardy, a para-educator at KCSD Heart Academy for the services they provide to the students and families of Clinton County. Our chapter also encourages and supports students seeking careers in public education by providing two $500 scholarships to KCSD seniors. New this year, the PASR educational support grant application was offered to all members of the local school district. A $300 grant was awarded and will provide a science day at Seig Center for 88 first grade and kindergarten students who attend Mill Hall Elementary. Community instructors will engage the children in numerous hands on learning experiences. Lisa Lucas, first grade teacher at M.H. was thrilled to be able to receive PASR support for this project.
A Big Brothers Big Sisters event is being sponsored by our group for this summer, more details to follow. A late summer project will focus on a local military contribution to National Guard families; the money is used to mail packages and personal supplies to local service personnel from their family members.
Thank you for the effort you make to successfully accomplish the Education and Volunteer goals that make our chapter outstanding.

Membership-Donna Wright

Last year we had 33 members who did not pay their local dues and that makes it difficult to finance our local projects. We need your support!!!

Also - please pay your state dues through Fran Kramer and not directly to Mechanicsburg. That will ensure that we have an accurate accounting.

Secretary’s Report-Carolyn Burrows

President Bill Kraus called the Fall Meeting of the Clinton County Chapter of PASR to order on Tuesday, October 19^th, 2010 at the Flemington Red Eye Center at 11:45 A.M. A thank you was read from Melissa Gettys, our Chapter’s 2010 winner of one of the Clinton County PASR Scholarships. A motion was made by JoAnne Hoberman to approve the minutes and a second by Ruth Berry. Motion carried. The Treasurer’s Report was as follows: Accounts Balances on October 19, 2010 are as follows: Checking Account-1179.50; Savings Account – 4233.53; Edward Jones Investment Value – 7817.02. Ellie Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Bea Mellinger to accept the treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

Committee reports were as follows: Membership-Donna Wright reported our chapter has 266 members although 47 are not up to date with their dues. Donna passed out papers for members to sign name, email address, postal mailing address, and telephone no.; and to indicate how they prefer to receive information either e-mail or postal mail. Recreo-Joanne Heimer discussed the tremendous recreo opportunities and the dates of each event (see Recreo report) she has been planning for our membership. Sign-up sheets were available for members to list names under trips in which they would be interested. Community Service-Phyllis Grenoble reported the total volunteer hours for our chapter for 2009-2010 were 32,686 with only 67 members reporting their hours. With great pleasure Phyllis presented the John Berry Volunteer Service Award/Volunteer of the Year Award to Jo Anne Hoberman for her work with the Clinton County. Dental Clinic. Bill Kraus then presented the STATE LEVEL John J. Dillon PASR Service Award to Phyllis Grenoble for her community service projects, willingness to volunteer and serve, and the many hours spent in helping others. Legislative-Jim and Rita Stabley reported on the state convention. In legislative news Jim reported that the bill, which allows school districts to give names of recent retirees to PASR, passed.

We welcomed New Retirees attending the Luncheon-Sue Darrin, Al and Angie Madden, Maripat Dion, Sheila Bauman, Wayne and Pamela McCollough, Will Hanson and Erla Mae Frederick. The business meeting ended with the announcement that the next luncheon will be May 26, 2011 with PASR’s President John Nye as speaker. The Luncheon Program was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a Remembrance Time led by Betty Giles, Shirley Probst and Micheline Rich for members Barb Breon and Frances Runkle; friends- Walt Diehl, Mary Louise Gavlock, Anna Marie Dickey, and Betty Bechtol. Betty Giles drew our attention to pictures and information the Social Committee had arranged and reminded us that donations in memory or honor of someone may be made to the Social Service Fund. The Social Service Committee sends cards, provides little gifts and visits shut-ins. After the Invocation by Roberta Muthler a delicious meal was enjoyed. The afternoon program began with Donna Yost presenting the Lauretta Woodson Awards to Diane Day, life skills teacher at CMMS, and Donna Hardy, a para educator at KCSD Heart Academy for at-risk students. Bill Kraus introduced our speaker for the afternoon – Fred McKillop, PASR Legislative Representative. Fred has been a lobbyist for PASR for almost 30 years. He said the school retirees’ job is to contact; using various means of communication, our local legislators and let them know how we feel.

The 50/50 drawing was a huge monetary success thanks to four coconut cream pies donated and baked by Lois Imes. A multitude of door prizes were then distributed.

Social Service Report-Betty Giles

Since our last meeting we have sent Birthday Cards to retirees. We also sent Christmas stockings, Easter Bags, and Halloween Cards to our shut-ins. But they would still love to hear from you. Our shut-ins are:

Mary Jane Sarvey, Darlington Hall Suite 214-216, Foxdale Village, State College, PA 16801 (2-19)

Ruth Fleming, c/o Patricia B. Keener, 2022 Starfort Park Court, Katy, TX 77450 (6-14)

Evelyn Herritt, 616 Bellefonte Ave, Lock Haven, PA 17745 (12-28)

Patricia Bickel, 2759 Woodward Ave, Lock Haven, PA 17745 (1-30)

Harry McKeague, Susqueview 22 Cree Drive, LockHaven, PA 17745-2997 (11-24)

Jack (John) Bressler, Oakridge Assisted Living, Renovo Rd., Mill Hall, PA 17751 (5-31)

Charles Randecker, 42 Farley Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837 (9-9)

PASR Deceased Members are:

Frances Runkle 10-6-10 Jim Ferguson 10-25-10 Miriam Schnure 1-7-11 James "Jess" Long 1-31-11 Ralph S. De Angelis 3-8-11 Mary Lou Kyle Bittner 3-8-11

Deceased Friends are :

Vivian Winslow 10-24-10 Sam Arnone 1-9-11 Jeanette Zimmerman 1-18-11

John Johnsonbaugh 2-5-11 Fred Riley 3-11

If you know of any shut-ins or people hospitalized please let one of my committee members know, and we will take care of them

Committee Members are: Betty Giles 570-865-6397(new), Nancy Karichner 570-769-6242,

Judy Glossner 570-748-4218, Diane Frazier 570-893-1848, Shirley Probst 570-748-5989,

Sue Daniels 570-295-4055, Michelene Rich 570-769-6073, Donna Polaski 570-923-2424

If anyone would like to donate or make a memorial contribution to the state Honor Fund, please see Betty Giles for a form ...

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OLLI Trips Coming Up Tuscany & the Amalfi Coast - an 18-day adventure to the Amalfi Coast & Tuscany in May 2011! Cleveland - a two-day adventure on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 14-15, 2011 to Cleveland, Ohio to visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland's Botantical Gardens and the Cleveland Museum of Art. During our night in Cleveland, enjoy dinner aboard the Nautica Queen while we cruise the Cuyahoga River and experience breathtaking views of dowbtown Cleveland. Romance of the Rhine & Mosel - a 16-day river cruise through Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland in 2012! If you are interested in these trips, leave a message on the OLLI Trip Line (814) 867-4283, follow the prompts, and your call will be returned. ATTENTION: Our "First Day of School" Picnic will be held on Wednesday, August 31, beginning at noon at Grove Park in Flemington . PASR will provide hotdogs, rolls, and condiments. Please bring your own table service, a beverage, and a dish to share. Hope to see you then.

Makeover Pecan Upside-Down Cake

Ingredients

1/2 cup reduced-fat butter, melted

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup dark corn syrup

1-1/2 cups pecan halves

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) butter pecan cake mix

1 cup BREAKSTONE'S® Reduced-Fat Sour Cream

1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 eggs

2 egg whites

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and Pecans. Spread evenly into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with Cooking spray. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; beat with a Mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted Near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before Inverting onto a serving platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.

20 Servings Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

CLINTON COUNTY CHAPTER OFFICERS AND CHAIRPERSONS

President-William Kraus 570-726-6294

Membership-Donna Wright 570-748-7365

Secretary/Public Relations-Carolyn Burrows 570-962-3286

Pre-Retirement-Norma Miller 570-726-3822

Treasurer-Fran Kramer 570-748-8531

Recreo-Joanne Heimer 570-753-3699

Community Service-Phyllis Grenoble 570-398-1313

Social Services-Betty Giles 570-769-6851

Educational Support-Donna Yost 570-753-5824

Member Benefits-Marie Welch 570-753-3018

Legislative-Jim Stabley 570-726-4120

Newsletter-Carol Rocco 570-748-5690

Carolyn Burrows

116 Beverly Drive

Beech Creek, PA 16822